PHOTOS: Flying fun day for kids with cancer

Henstridge Airfield and children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent have teamed up to give local children fighting cancer the flight of their life - with the youngsters and their families taking to the skies.

Heading to their plane (Image: Jane Norman)

This is the 13th year the event has taken place with fifty children having an unforgettable day last year, with 30 families this year coming from across the south west to take part and have a ride of a lifetime. The planes flew up over Longleat to spot a few lions, before heading back over Gillingham and back to the airfield.

Lewis, 8, with his great-grandma Christine and their pilot John Pett (Image: Jane Norman)

The two and four seater aircrafts are loaned by Henstridge airfield and private owners with ten - 12 taking part; with the pilots and ground crew all volunteers; and fully assisted by Sturminster Newton Rotary.

Lewis' younger brother give them a wave (Image: Jane Norman)

There was also an American police car and Jeep on site to take youngsters for a spin; plus there was a bouncy castle and balloon craft. Flying stopped for a barbecue, plus there were plenty of tasty treats to enjoy in the marquee.